Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-26
2009-11-10
Cottingham, John R. (Department: 2167)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07617193
ABSTRACT:
The present invention presents an apparatus and system for providing an ability to conduct a secondary search using results provided by a first search capability. This secondary search is integrated with the first search and functions as an added tool or accessory. The present invention allows for user control of search ranking, search viewing and search presentations thus affording more relevant information retrieval. Searchers can dynamically and interactively examine and manipulate the search results to improve relevance and quickly satisfy their search objectives.
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Bitan Elan
Feldman Giora
O'Brien John
Bromell Alexandria Y
Cottingham John R.
Ezra Sutton, P.A.
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